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Brussels Airport (Zaventem) to Brussels — Transport Guide 2026

Brussels Airport (BRU) is 12 km northeast of central Brussels. Airport Express Train €12.30 to Brussels-Central in 17 min. Bus 12/21 €7.50 to central. Taxi €45-55.

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Last updated: 2026-08

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Brussels Airport (Zaventem) authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
De Lijn Bus (€7.50)
Fastest
Airport Express Train — 17 min to Central

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Airport Express Train to Brussels-Central

train · Best for: Fastest + best value
Cost
€12.30
Time
17 min
Frequency
Every 15 min · 04:30-24:00
Stops: Brussels-North, Brussels-Central, Brussels-Midi.

De Lijn Bus 12/21 to Central

bus · Best for: Cheaper alternative
Cost
€7.50
Time
35-50 min
Frequency
Every 20-30 min

Airport-licensed taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
€45-55 to Central
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Heetch / Bolt

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
€25-45
Time
20-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Brussels (BRU)

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Brussels Airport (Zaventem) from Brussels?
Brussels Airport (Zaventem) (BRU) is 12 km from Brussels city centre.
What is the cheapest way from BRU to Brussels?
De Lijn Bus (€7.50)
What is the fastest way from BRU to Brussels?
Airport Express Train — 17 min to Central